Financial Controller
Millfield School is seeking a Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and operations of our esteemed organisation. This is a key position reporting directly to the Head of Finance, where you will oversee the financial management of our group and lead a dedicated finance team.
As the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of producing accurate and timely accounts and delivering high-quality management information to support decision-making at all levels. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will be instrumental in managing financial processes, advising on best practices, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
Leading by example, you will manage and inspire our Accounts, Fees, and Payroll teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Your leadership will ensure the smooth running of our financial operations, from overseeing budgetary control and capital expenditure monitoring to preparing statutory accounts and liaising with auditors.You will also act as the lead finance business partner, supporting various departments and entities within our organisation.
To excel in this role, you will be a qualified accountant with extensive experience in senior financial management, including a proven track record of leading and managing finance teams. You will bring technical expertise, commercial acumen, and the confidence to deliver results under pressure, ensuring the success of the finance function in a complex and fast-paced environment.Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are essential, and experience in project management, system integration, and workflow automation would be a distinct advantage.
This is an all year round, full-time office-based position working Monday to Friday. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, plus an extensive range of staff benefits. Please download the attached brochure for further details on the role.
About us
Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1,300 students at the senior school (year 9 to U6), with a 3:1 ratio of boarding to day. Although essentially a rural British school, 20 per cent of Millfield students are international and come from more than 70 countries.
Set in over 100 acres of grounds, Millfield’s size brings great opportunity, and the facilities are unmatched in the UK: an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf courses, indoor centres for tennis, golf and cricket and an equestrian centre; concert hall, recording studio, theatre, art gallery, hi-tech Science block and outstanding teaching facilities; and high-quality boarding accommodation.
Our aim is to discover brilliance in every child and to immerse them in academic, creative and sporting opportunities to develop this brilliance. We offer an exceptionally wide range of courses and provide multiple pathways through the school to meet the needs of the individual child.
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Closing date: Sunday 19th January 2025.
Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description.Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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